Philips M3860A - Manual (Page 47)

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Monitoring cautions
Maintenance cautions
safety levels possible burns and ineffective energy
WARNING Do not allow the defibrillator pads to touch each other or other ECG
electrodes, lead wires, dressings, transdermal patches, etc. Such
contact can cause electrical arcing and patient skin burns during
defibrillation and may also divert the defibrillation current away from
the heart.
WARNING During defibrillation, air pockets between the skin and defibrillator
pads can cause patient skin burns. To help prevent air pockets, make
sure defibrillator pads completely adhere to the skin. Do not use
dried out defibrillator pads.
safety level possible patient injury
CAUTION The HeartStart FR2+ advanced mode’s MANUAL CHARGE feature is
intended for use only by authorized operators who have been specifically
trained in cardiac rhythm recognition and in defibrillation therapy using
manual charge and shock delivery.
safety level possible misinterpretation of ECG recordings
CAUTION The LCD screen on the HeartStart FR2+ model M3860A is intended only
for basic ECG rhythm identification. The frequency response of the
monitor screen is not intended to provide the resolution needed for
diagnostic and ST segment interpretation.
safety level possible fire or shock hazard
CAUTION Electrical shock hazard. Dangerous high voltages and currents are
present. Do not open the HeartStart FR2+, remove its covers, or attempt
repair. There are no user-serviceable components in the HeartStart FR2+.
The HeartStart FR2+ should be returned to an authorized service center
for repair.